Mō mātou - About Connetics - With our head office based in Christchurch and another depot in Cromwell and Tawa, we're responsible for constructing and maintaining overhead and underground lines and equipment across these locations. Providing such a critical service is no easy task and we know that to be the best, our people need to be connected, safe, and involved.

We are looking for an Electrical Fitter to join our supportive Southern team!

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi - About the role

Working collaboratively within the Substation Crew and across the Southern Regional Field Team, this position carries out electrical substation construction and maintenance tasks. This role may require travel outside the immediate region for emergency assistance in other areas, and training and development purposes.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako - Skills/experience

Essential:

- Registered Electrician with current practicing licence

- Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Electricity Supply (Electrical)

- Demonstrable experience in construction and maintenance of HV equipment and an understanding of network protection is required

- Experience reading and interpreting utility plans

- Relevant network certifications

- Current and valid driver's licence

Desirable:

- Attainment or study towards Level 5 Qualification in Electrical Supply (Electrical) or equivalent

- Class 2 heavy traffic licence

- Forklift licence

The finer details

Rates/Hours of work:

- Base hourly rates from: $39.78 to $45.09 plus allowances and overtime

- Minimum of 40 hours per week

You'll be joining a friendly, tight-knit team who look out for one another and keep each other safe. Our teams are given the flexibility and trust to get the job done, because we understand that when your work environment fits your values and lifestyle, it's a better place to be.

At Connetics, you'll also benefit from the following:

- Long-service leave

- Health and wellbeing perks, including free confidential counselling, annual flu vaccines, mole checks, biennial mini medicals

- Recognition programmes including in the moment recognition, and team and individual awards

- Career development opportunities such as seminars, training, and leadership development

- Social perks including super cheap rates at our Hanmer Holiday House

Pre-employment tests - Medical and Ministry of Justice

Connetics require all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, a pre-employment medical assessment, which includes a drug and alcohol test.